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Easy to read information about the corona-virus.
The corona-virusCOVID-19
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● We hear people talking about the corona-virus all around us.
● Everyone has the right to access correct information on the corona-virus, including people with intellectual disabilities.
● This booklet was made by Throskahjalp, the National Association of Intellectual Disabilities in cooperation with the Directorate of Health and the Ministry of Health.
About this booklet
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● The corona-virus is a virus that can cause people to become sick.
● Sometimes we may hear of COVID-19. When people do so, they are still talking about the corona-virus.
● The corona-virus originated in China but has spread throughout the world and now it has spread in Iceland.
What is the corona-virus?
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Symptoms of the corona-virus
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● When we are sick we have symptoms. That means that we feel or notice that we are sick.
● The symptoms of the corona-virus are:○ Coughing○ Fever○ Body ache ○ Some people get pneumonia
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● Common flu that most of us have experienced has very similar symptoms.
● That is why some people become scared when they show symptoms. They think they have the corona-virus when they just have a common flu.
The Symptoms of the corona-virus
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● People get infected by other people. If you have touched a person with corona-virus, slept in the same bed or stayed in the same house you can get the corona-virus.
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Will everyone with the corona-virus become sick?
● No, not at all!
● Some people feel like they have a common flu, while others get very sick.
● Only a few people who get the coronavirus die from it.
● Those who have a disease are at more risk to get sick because of the coronavirus than people who don’t have any medical conditions. 6
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I am afraid that I may have the corona-virus
● You can not go straight to the doctor if you think you have the corona-virus.
● You should call 1700. If you go directly to the doctor you put other people at risk. You might pass the virus!
● It is good to talk to someone you trust if you are afraid. You can also call the Red Cross Helpline 1717.
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What is quarantine?
● You may have heard on the news that some people have to go into quarantine.
● That means that people have to stay at home for 14 days.
● To be in a quarantine means that a person should not be near to other people. That is because the person could have the virus and could pass it on to other people.
● We go into quarantine so we don’t infect other people, in case we have the corona-virus.
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Can you treat the corona-virus with medication?
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● No. There are no medications or vaccines for this virus yet.
● Scientists are trying to create a medicine but it will take time.
● That is why we all need to help each other to prevent the virus from spreading.
● We all need to work together!
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How do I avoid getting the corona-virus?
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● We need to regularly and carefully wash our hands.
● Don’t touch your face without washing your hands first.
● We should avoid hugging people when we meet them. Don’t shake other peoples hands when greeting them.
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● If you need to cough or sneeze, cover your mouth with your elbow or a tissue paper. Remember to throw the tissue in the bin immediately afterwards.
● Wash your hands with soap or use a disinfectant spray or gel if you sneezed in your palm.
● Never drink from cups or glasses that other people have been using, unless they have been cleaned.
How do I avoid getting the corona-virus?
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● You should wash your hands using soap for at least 20-30 seconds.
● You can sing the birthday song twice while washing your hands. That way you know you have washed your hands long enough.
How should I wash my hands?
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You are always welcome to call Throskahjalp, the National Association of Intellectual Disabilities if you need any information or advice. Our phone
number is 588 9390!
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